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When treating rheumatoid arthritis with medications there are a number of different drugs that are used together. Each drug plays a different role and is used at different times throughout the disease course.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are two such drugs that are prescribed to rheumatoid arthritis patients. They can be used together to treat disease symptoms but they each serve different purposes and are used for different reasons.
Though NSAIDs and DMARDs are both actively used to help treat rheumatoid arthritis, they have some very important differences.
Here is a comparison of the roles and outcomes of NSAIDs vs. DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis medical treatments.
The most significant differences between NSAIDs and DMARDs are the types of symptoms they are used to treat as well as their availability and dosages. NSAIDs generally have a lower cost to the patient while DMARDs can become very expensive to purchase over the course of the patient's lifetime.
NSAIDs are an important component of the overall medical treatment strategy of rheumatoid arthritis. They work effectively with other medications including DMARDs and biologics.
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms occur due to inflammation in the joints caused by autoimmune attacks. Inflammation in joints causes pain, stiffness, and loss of range of motion. NSAIDs work to reduce the levels of inflammation in the joints, thus relieving pain and restoring mobility.
Joint inflammation also causes damage to the synovial tissue, which leads to chronic deterioration of the joint structure, bones, and cartilage. NSAIDs do not treat the ongoing damage that occurs in the joint capsule. For this reason, NSAIDs treat symptoms as opposed to altering the disease course.
The most important part of rheumatoid arthritis treatment is to slow or stop the progressive deterioration of bones and cartilage in the affected joints. DMARDs are the medications designed to target the autoimmune functions causing the inflammation that results in joint damage.
Because DMARDs interfere with the autoimmune attacks occurring in rheumatoid arthritis patients, DMARDs not only decrease inflammation, but these medications also aim to preserve the joint structures and functions in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
NSAIDs are recommended and prescribed to rheumatoid arthritis patients early on and throughout the disease course. Early use of NSAIDs helps alleviate symptoms of pain and stiffness by reducing inflammation in patients. Often times, DMARDs take weeks or months to begin working and so patients choose NSAIDs in the meantime to alleviate pain and continue with their daily activities.
There are many types of NSAIDs available ranging between over-the-counter to prescription types, which are stronger. Doctors may prescribe different types of NSAIDs to different types of patients. The types of NSAIDs that doctors recommend or prescribe may also depend on the state of the disease and the rate at which it has progressed.
NSAIDs are taken on an as-need basis for a short period of time. They aren't meant to be taken daily for the long-term.
DMARDs are taken for rheumatoid arthritis treatment early on in the course of the disease. Rheumatologists aim to start their patients on appropriate DMARDs as soon as possible after diagnosis.
It has been proven that DMARDs are much more effective at preventing joint destruction if they are taken early enough. For most patients DMARDs take four to six weeks to take effect. For some patients, however, it may take up to three to four months to begin working.
There are many different types of DMARDs, but they all require a prescription. The most common type of DMARD is called methotrexate but there are several others, including a newer class of immunotherapy known as biologics.
DMARDs are a long-term medication. Most rheumatoid arthritis patients will take conventional DMARDs and/or biologics for the rest of their lives.
In many situations, rheumatoid arthritis patients will combine NSAIDs and DMARDs as they have complimentary effects. By taking these two types of drugs at once, it helps in several ways. NSAIDs are effective at reducing inflammation and pain while patients wait for the DMARDs to take effect. Additionally, NSAIDs can be taken during flare-ups to support the efforts of DMARDs.
Both NSAIDs and DMARDs have their own sets of side effects and potential risks. Side effects can also vary by the type of drug taken. For example, ibuprofen and naproxen may have different side effects though they are both NSAIDs. Here are the most common and concerning side effects of NSAIDs vs. DMARDs:
Patients should only take one type of NSAID at a time. DMARDs, however, can be combined with each other including combining conventional DMARDs with biologics. You should always speak with your doctor before combining medications as different types can produce adverse reactions when taken together.


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Amanda Bell, Team Leader
Amanda graduated from Dental Assisting School in 2009. She has worked in the dental field since then, working in both a dental lab and here at Cadenza Family Dentistry. She loves her job, in every aspect from assisting in the back office to managing in the front. Her goal is to make sure each patient has an exceptional appointment every time. She feels it is really great to work for someone who treats her patients and employees like family. Aside from loving her job… She is married to Josh and loves being a mom. Her son Jaykeb, who was born in 2009, is always keeping her busy. Her daughter Kai, who was born in 2010 and passed away just 3 weeks later, is always on her mind. Amanda does a charity event, Festival of Trees that benefits Primary Children's Hospital, in Kai's name every year. Amanda also has a step-daughter Mataya, born in March of 2001, and a step-son Jarin born in 2004. Amanda has many other hobbies including but definitely not limited to: being outdoors- Camping, 4 wheeling, hiking, metal-detecting, panning for gold, reading, scrap booking, crocheting, sewing, and baking! Some fun facts: She took culinary arts for 3 years, and was in a singing/dancing performing group called Onstage. Her favorite dental product is Oral B Glide Floss because it doesn't tear, and she loves to floss! Her favorite quote is "You're never fully dressed without a SMILE"
Shaelene Hays, Registered Dental Hygienist
Shaelene was born and raised in Salt Lake City and finished her Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene at Loma Linda University in 2009. She has been married since 2010 to her wonderful hard working husband Ben. She has a beautiful little girl, Kylie, born in 2012 and a handsome little boy, Karston, born in 2015. "My kids light up my world".
Shaelene loves to spend time with her family, outdoors hiking, camping, boating, etc. Shaelene joined Cadenza in July of 2012 and loves working as a hygienist and helping people love their smile. She feels her job is very rewarding with helping people with their smile and overall health. She loves getting to know her patients and hearing their stories.
"I love being a part of the Cadenza Family Dentistry office and look forward to working with you!"
Shaelene's favorite dental item at Cadenza Family Dentistry is combination of Sonicare Toothbrush with Air flosser. A fun fact about about Shaeleen: she played basketball all through high school where she won her senior year MVP while playing on the Denver Nuggets basketball court, and got a basketball signed by all the Nugget Players.
"You can only hold a smile for so long, after that it's just teeth."
Stephanie Bowers, Dental Assistant
Stephanie was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She joined our team in the beginning of February of 2016, and we couldn't be happier. She has over 10 years of dental assisting experience and has worked in both general dentistry as well as Pediatric dental offices. Stephanie went to dental assisting school at Salt Lake Community College and graduated in 2004 with her assisting certificate. She then graduated from Salt Lake Community College with her Associates of Science in Psychology in 2007. Shortly after, Stephanie took a year and a half off and served an LDS mission as a missionary in Carlsbad, California, where she learned the Spanish Language. After returning, she attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public health with an emphasis in health promotion. After working in the Public health field for a short time, she returned to the dental field and loves it. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and also loves going to the spa. Her favorite dental product is Xylitol gum- it makes her feel like she has a fresh mouth at all times. And her favorite dental quote is "You don't have to brush and floss your teeth- just the ones you want to keep".
Andrea Despain, Dental Assistant
Andrea is a middle child of 6 siblings, born in St. George, Utah. She completed dental assisting education and training at the Dynamic Dental Assisting School in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2015. She started as part-time assistant in Cadenza Family Dentistry in February of 2016. Dentistry has always been fascinating to her and she's glad to be part of a great team in delivering gentle dentistry to patients. Her favorite dental product is Tom's toothpaste with peppermint flavor. In her past time she enjoys watching X-Files & the Walking Dead with her fiancée.
Genesis Gutierrez, Dental Assistant
Genesis was born in Los Angeles, California but has lived here since she was about seven years old. She completed the dental assisting program during her senior year of high school at Jordan's Applied Technology Center (JATC). She started working as a dental assistant as soon as she graduated in 2014. Genesis joined our team in April of 2015 and loves it. She enjoys meeting and working with our patients. Genesis is fluent in English and Spanish. The ability to speak Spanish gives Genesis a better connection with our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. In 2014, Genesis attended Utah's dental association (UDA). She has also attended America's Dental Association in Washington D.C in 2015. She enjoyed attending both conventions because of how informational and interesting they were. Genesis is currently attending Salt Lake Community college, where she will be graduating with her associate's degree in Psychology this Fall 2016. She will then transfer to the University of Utah where she will continue towards her goal of becoming a Neuropsychiatrist. Genesis' favorite dental product is our Venus whitening gel because she loves the appearance of having a bright smile. Her favorite dental quote is "Stay flossin' !"
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A delightful series on BBC2 (part 3 tonight) looks at how 10 puppies cope with their new owners! To date, the majority of owners appear to be pretty clueless - with the exception of Will and his Border Collie Jura - which obviously makes for entertaining television. Just as potential parents don't undergo training in parenthood, would-be dog owners often start with minimal knowledge. Not only do puppies have to learn right from wrong but so do children: three year old Isadora would certainly benefit from hearing the word "No!"
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UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old girl found safe
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old girl found safe
CARLISLE, Pa. —
Police have found the missing 13-year-old girl safe.
Victoria Caddy was last seen around 9 Liam Lane in the Regency Woods North Trailer Park in Carlisle, Cumberland County.
Victoria was wearing a blue tank top, blue jeans and no shoes. She has fair skin, long dark brown hair, blue eyes and a scar on her stomach.
Victoria was last seen running into the woods and could have possibly been picked up by a dually truck. It is unconfirmed whether she got into the truck.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Middlesex Township police at 717-249-7191.


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Hillary Clinton is quickly proving to be the most inspirational candidate of the 2016 election cycle, at least in terms of inspiring new levels of creativity and wit among Republicans. Clinton's ongoing refusal to interact with the press — or, in fact, anyone other than specially screened small groups of supporters — has become a seemingly endless source of mockery.
As Breitbart News reported, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has joined in this game. Both Fiorina and Clinton were having events in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, and Fiorina Deputy Campaign Manager Sarah Isgur Flores sent out a snarky press release inviting any media who were tired of covering the "Hillary for America but Against Transparency campaign" to come to Fiorina's events. Fiorina, promised Flores, would "actually take questions." Fiorina even held a press conference outside the venue where Clinton was sequestered away inside.
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) had its own bit of fun at Clinton's expense, sending out an invitation on Wednesday from RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia to Clinton, graciously offering to host a press conference for her.
"Dear Mrs. Clinton," writes Ingoglia, "The Republican Party of Florida is hosting a 'Conversations with Hillary' press conference and we are extending you an invitation to be the sole participant."
The reason for the invitation is because "[t]he people of Florida are eager to hear an unscripted clarification" from Clinton about her mounting scandals — the secret email servers, donations from foreign governments to the Clinton Foundation, and "answers to why you continue to hold staged events with limited accessibility to the general public and media."
"We've noticed that she's having a very tough time talking to the press," RPOF Communications Director Wadi Gaitan told Breitbart News, "so we're going to help her out." Gaitan added that Ingoglia had pointed out that Floridians were losing trust in Clinton, and all her staged events were not helping.
Ingoglia's invitation promises to "take care of everything" for Clinton, " from setting up the press conference with a podium and microphone to notifying the press and public."
At the time of publication, Clinton had not yet responded to RPOF's invitation.
RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia's Invitation to Hillary Clinton:
May 27, 2015
Hillary Rodman Clinton
Hillary For America Headquarters
Brooklyn Heights, New York, 11201
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
The Republican Party of Florida is hosting a "Conversations with Hillary" press conference and we are extending you an invitation to be the sole participant. Our goal is to make sure you have the opportunity to address the important questions that have led to voters across our state not to trust you.
The people of Florida are eager to hear an unscripted clarification to your secret second email; an explanation to the millions of dollars your organization received from foreign governments while you served as Secretary State; and answers to why you continue to hold staged events with limited accessibility to the general public and media.
We want to help, so we are going to take care of everything — from setting up the press conference with a podium and microphone to notifying the press and public.
We hope to see you at the press conference following your event.
Blaise Ingoglia
Chairman, Republican Party of Florida
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport leaders are planning to put millions of dollars into the city's streets and sewers over the next few years.
The city held its second budget work session on Saturday, Jan. 14, and focused on the six-year plan for infrastructure projects. City leaders say they want to invest heavily in streets and sewers, putting $124 million into them over the next six years.
Many of the specific projects come from residents' suggestions.
"Throughout the year we'll receive a lot of inquiries and a lot of comments from residents of, 'Oh when is this street gonna be fixed or get to that.' A lot of that input actually is very helpful for us in forming the game plan for what it is we're going to be addressing over the next six years," said Brandon Wright, chief financial officer.
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|Canadian Mining Symposium London. Watch CanAlaska Uranium president, Peter Dasler, present the company at the Canadian Mining Symposium in London
|Interview with SmallCapPower at the 2018 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, CanAlaska President and CEO Peter Dasler describes why there could be some near-term excitement due to its partner Cameco's current drill program on CanAlaska's project in the Athabasca Basin.
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Hi all, I'm trying to delete a non-empty directory with the source writing transformer. This results in "Could not delete blahblah (unknown reason)". I took the liberty to search for the cause of this. The FileSource class from the excalibur source classes is used (via ModifiableSource in SourceWritingTransformer). The delete function of this class is called. This function uses the File.delete function (which doesn't delete non-empty directories). This is standard java behaviour, I assume? Shouldn't FileSource check whether the source is a directory and act properly? Examples of recursive deletes of directories can be found on the internet: http://javaalmanac.com/egs/java.io/DeleteDir.html?l=rel. I realize that I can work around with a DirectoryGenerator, but when the directory to delete is determined by some request parameters, it becomes too complicated (imo). I'm going to use XSP/action/... now to delete that directory recursively... Thanks! David Geleyn --------------------------------- Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo!Messenger
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"We leave no doubt with customers that the F-450 pickup truck has best-in-class towing of 31,200 pounds – whether tested using our own internal towing standards or SAE J2807," says Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development.
Well there you have it.
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You are more than welcome to check out Ford's press release if you want the total skinny on SAE J2807 and what it entails. What you definitely need to know: the 2015 F-450 is a capable, powerful heavy-duty truck that's probably more than capable of whatever jobs you have short of hauling a dead kaiju across the country (and even then, we're sure someone has an internal test to determine that one).


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Micro Seven Inc.® model
LS15-E+/TRIPLE includes
an alarm-receiver simulator
and alarm-receiver for Contact-ID, 4+2 pulse format, and SIA-FORMAT
with received signal amplitude analyzer and random noise generator for testing alarm panels under bad telephone line conditions
copyrights Micro Seven, Inc.®, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017
Micro Seven, Inc. model LS15-E+ contains Alarm-Receiver Simulator/Tester and alarm receiver. The Alarm-Receiver Simulator/Tester function provides simulated telephone-line and alarm receiver for testing and demonstrating alarm panels for the Ademco® (registered trade mark by ADEMCO Group, a division of Pittway) Contact ID and 4+2 pulse format protocols. The simulated telephone-line functions include generation of dual-frequency-type dial and ring-back tones, detection of DTMF and rotary-pulse dialing pulses, and battery-feed function. The LS15-E+ provides handshake tones for both 4+2 pulse and Contact-ID formats. The 4+2 pulse format includes features for SIA DC-02-1992.02 (R2000.05) 4.1.3 SIA Pulse Format P3. As a contact-ID alarm receiver, LS15-E+ provides functions of generation of handshake tones and kiss-off tones, receiving alarm messages, check-sum calculation, and transmitting alarm messages in ASCII format at RS232C interface to a PC. It operates with an AC adapter that is provided with LS15-E+. An alarm panel may be connected directly bypassing telephone companies at line 1 or may be connected to telephone lines at line 2. The Alarm-Receiver Simulator function is available at line 1, and regular alarm receiver function is available as CPE port at line 2. Alarm receiver software for contact-ID method is provided. RMS value and transmission power in dBm at input for FXS or FXO interface are displayed automatically for each segment of Contact-ID message by using the control software.
MICRO SEVEN-Model LS15-E+, Alarm Receiver Simulator/PBX Simulator
The above screen shot shows RMS value and received signal power for each segment of Contact-ID message for line 1 (FXS interface) or line 2 (FXO interface).
Features of Alarm-Receiver Simulator portion of LS15-E+
i Small, 4" x 1.75" x 7.5"
i AC/DC Operation
i Low cost, and portable
i Connect alarm panel directly or via telephone lines
i Security Industry Association's Ademco® Contact ID Protocol and 4+2 Pulse format
i Handshake and kiss-off tones
i DTMF or Rotary Pulse Dialing Input
i Primary or secondary (programmable to 18 digit) telephone number
i Dual Frequency-type call progress tones for dial tone and ring-back tone
i Programming of amplitude of handshake and kiss-off tones to simulate the long-distance telephone-line condition
i No calibration required for frequency and amplitude adjustment of handshake, kiss-off, and call progress tones
i RS232C interface to transmit alarm messages to PC and the control software to program many parameters including telephone numbers
i Checksum calculation of received alarm messages
i Alarm-receiver simulator from line 1 and regular alarm receiver at line 2
i Battery-feed (loop current)
i Car battery adapter and 230 volt power options
i Windows-based alarm receiver software for Contact-ID protocol included
i 6 month warranty
i Windows-based programming software included
i Dialing and delivering received alarm messages to other alarm receivers are available as an option
i Security Industry Association's DC03 SIA FORMAT with FSK modem type
i Random noise is added to telephone line as a impaired-line condition
Application and benefit of alarm receiver
i Demonstration and
testing alarm control panels at factories and fields
i No alarm receivers required for testing alarm control panels
i Complete testing of alarm panels before the installation
Introduction of Contact-ID alarm receiver
Traditionally, when alarm panels are tested in the manufacturing or demonstrated in the sales offices, alarm receiver with two public telephone lines are required in addition to a computer. The Micro Seven model LS15E+ eliminates an alarm receiver and two telephone lines by combining both of telephone line simulator and alarm receiver functions for the application. Here, an alarm panel is connected to the line 1 of LS15E+. The RS232C port of a PC is connected to the rear panel connector of LS15E+ with special cable and connector that are provided with LS15E+. Micro Seven's LS15E+ control software provides a tool to display incoming alarm messages. First, the alarm panel goes off-hook at line 1. The loop current is flowing at the line 1. Then, the alarm panel dials either primary telephone number "2" (single digit) or secondary telephone-number that is assigned for line 2(programmable one) depending on which telephone number scheme is selected. When the dialed number is correct, the LS15E+ provides ring-back tone for two seconds. Then, there is no sound for four seconds. And ring-back tone is generated for two seconds. After 0.6 seconds, the LS15E+ transmits handshake tones of 1400 and 2300Hz for 100 ms each separated with 100 ms silence period. When the alarm panel receives the handshake tones, the alarm panel transmits a string of alarm message in DTMF tones with a check-sum at the end. When the alarm message with correct check-sum is received by LS15E+, it transmits the kiss-off tone to the alarm panel. LS15E+ also transmits the ASCII equivalent of the alarm message at the RS232C interface to the PC. Then, the alarm panel either transmits a new alarm message after a short delay or hangs up with the telephone line to terminate the call. If the alarm panel did not receive the kiss-off tone, the alarm panel may repeat transmitting the same alarm message four times. When LS15E+ sees the on-hook-state, it turns off the loop current for a few hundred milliseconds as a disconnect signal. Then, LS15E+ is now ready for a new call from the alarm panel. LS15E+ is compatible with the Ademco ® Contact ID Protocol for Alarm System Communications. Programmed parameters are restored upon powering off and on unless noted.
The line 2 of LS15E+ contains CPE (customer provided equipment) circuit to interface PBX inside line. If there is ring signal input at line 2, an off-hook relay is turned on to represent off-hook condition. After short time delay, LS15E+ transmits handshake tones of 1400 and 2300Hz in 100 ms each separated with 100 ms silence period. The rest of alarm receiver sequence is the same as for line 1 as follows: when the alarm panel receives the handshake tones, the alarm panel transmits a string of alarm message in DTMF tones with a check-sum at the end. When the alarm message with correct check-sum is received by LS15E+, it transmits the kiss-off tone to the alarm panel. LS15E+ also transmits the ASCII equivalent of the alarm message at the RS232C interface to the PC. Then, the alarm panel either transmits a new alarm message after a short delay or hangs up with the telephone line to terminate the call. If the alarm panel did not receive the kiss-off tone, the alarm panel may repeat transmitting the same alarm message four times. When the alarm panel hangs up the call, it produces disconnect signal that interrupts loop current at line 2. Then, LS15E+ turns off the off-hook relay. Then, LS15E+ is now ready for a new call from the alarm panel. LS15E+ is compatible with the Ademco ® Contact ID Protocol for Alarm System Communications. Programmed parameters are restored upon powering off and on unless noted.
Standard alarm receiver software, that is provided at no charge, "as is" with no support, no liability, and no support from Micro Seven,, in Windows operating system that receives and decodes caller-ID information and Contact ID alarm messages displays caller's telephone number, name, date, nature of alarm messages on PC screen. The software also stores the same information as a text file. Any additional software requirement is custom.
Random noise:
Random noise may be added to telephone lines as a impaired-line condition. Programming of enable/disable random noise generation and amount of random noise is done by using the control software shown below.
The default random noise value is –55dBm. New random noise value is input into an edit window in the control software screen. When changing enable/disable line impairment/random noise generation, please recycle the power.
Handshake tone priority:
Unless 4+2 pulse and SIA-FORMAT are individually disabled by the control software, handshake tone for SIA-FORMAT is generated first. . If there is no signal received for SIA-FORMAT, handshake tone for 4+2 is generated. Then finally if there is no signal received by LS15E+/4+2, handshake tone for Contact-ID is generated.
4+2 Pulse Format supports SIA DC-02-1992.02, 4.1.3 SIA Pulse Format P3:
Handshake frequency: 1400 Hz
Handshake duration: 1 sec
Data carrier frequency: 1900 Hz
Data modulation rate: 20 pulses/sec
Data inter-digit time: 500ms
Subscriber ID field: 4
Event code: 2
Verification: double transmission
Kiss-off tone frequency: 1400Hz
Kiss-off tone duration: 750ms minimum
Note: Listen-in feature is always enabled so that audio from incoming telephone line at either line 1 or line 2. Audio is also generated at external audio connector of rear panel of LS15E+/4+2. LS15E+/4+2 does not become on-hook unless incoming line does not hang up and go on on-hook. Received data in ASCII is output at RS232 interface.
Handshake tones for SIA-FORMAT:
2225Hz: -20 dBm nominal power, -30 dBm power in the line impairment mode
Kiss-off tones for SIA-FORMAT (Acknowledge tone):
2025 (positive) or 2225 (negative), -20 dBm nominal power, -30 dBm power in the line impairment mode
Alarm message baud-rate for SIA-FORMAT: 110 or 300 baud automatic detection
Telephone number:
1. Primary telephone number
2. Secondary telephone number
DTMF dialing signal power: -13dBm to +5dBm per a frequency with maximum 4dB difference between frequencies.
Pulse dialing: Break period: 45 to 75 ms (60 ms nominal), make period: 30 to 60 ms (40 ms nominal)
DTMF detecting signal power for alarm messages for Contact-ID: -23dBm to +5dBm per a frequency with maximum 4dB difference between frequencies
Alarm message DTMF signal on time (Burst ON time): 50 ms minimum
Alarm message DTMF signal off time (Burst OFF time): 50 ms minimum 400 ms maximum
Note: Contact ID protocol requires Burst ON and OFF times to be 50 ms minimum and 60 ms maximum.
Received contact-ID message signal power for sixteen digits
RMS value of received alarm message with dBm equivalent into 600 ohm with respect to 1 milliwatt is displayed for each segment of sixteen digit alarm message. The average of sixteen digits is also displayed using the same programming software.
Handshake tones:
1. contact-ID: 1400: 1400+/- 1Hz, duration of 100 ms +/- 1.5 ms, silence period of 100 ms +/- 1.5 ms, and
2300Hz: 2300+/-2 Hz duration of 100 ms +/- 1.5 ms
2. 4+2 Pulse: 1400Hz
Kiss-off tones for both Contact-ID and 4+2 Pulse:
1400 +/- 1 Hz with duration of 750 ms
Kiss-off and handshake tones amplitude: selectable among -14 dBm, -20 dBm, and -30 dBm by control software
Line characteristics: (same as the telephone line simulator function)
Off-hook impedance requirement at line 1: 400 ohms maximum DC, 600 ohms nominal AC(same as the telephone line simulator function)
Call Progress Tones at line 1: single frequency or dual frequency type selected by control software
Stutter dial tone at line 1: selected by control software
Line Input Jacks at line 1 and line 2: USOC-RJ11-C, standard modular phone jack
Programmable disconnect-signal at line 1: by control software
Ring signal detector: opto-coupler
Signal isolation: telephone coupling transformer
High ON-hook impedance is obtained by off-hook mechanical relay.
Handshake tone is produced after 1.8 seconds when the off-hook relay is turned on.
The interface signals: Receive Data, Transmit Data, Data Set Ready, Clear-to-send, and ground. The Data Terminal Ready signal is forced high at LS15E+ meaning that a PC is always ready to receive data from LS15E+.
Cable(9-pin M/9-pin F) is provided.
Received alarm messages are computed for the checksum.
AC/DC Adapter(provided with LS15E+): 117VAC +/- 5%, or 230VAC +/- 5%(for optional 230V AC/DC Adapter)
AC/DC Adapter or Car Battery Adapter input: 12VDC unregulated, 800mA maximum
Line Status Display: red LED for each line to indicate off-hook status (continuous on)
Calibration: not required because digitally synthesized tones
Power-On Indicator: green LED display
Dimensions: 19 cm (4") W x 4.5 cm (1.75") H x 10 cm (7.5") L
Weight: 400g (0.8 LBS.)
Environmental: Operating temperature: 0 to 35 degree C, Humidity: 85% RH at 35 degree C
Warranty/Service: 6 months limited warranty. No warranty if any factory seal is broken. Service is performed at the factory, usually within 5 working days.
Options and Accessories:
Car Battery Adapter
230V input AC/DC Adapter (117V input unit is a standard.)
Reference: Digital Communication Standard-SIA DC-05-1999.09, Ademco Contact ID Protocol for Alarm System Communications
Reference for SIA-FORMAT: Digital Communication Standard-SIA DC-03
Programming of kiss-off tone length, kiss-off and handshake amplitude, single frequency/dual frequency call progress tones, PBX mode, stutter tone, nine different telephone numbers, selection of single-digit telephone number and secondary telephone number is available in standard Windows-based control software with the screen display shown below. Loading of default file and saving your programmed parameters including telephone numbers as PC disk files are also provided.
Alarm messages are shown in hexadecimal notation of a byte; "30" for ASCII "1", "41" for ASCII "A", etc. instead of ASCII characters.
Parity bit testing:
Disable transmission of negative acknowledge tone after receiving a wrong parity bit. The column parity checking is still valid.
Selects a wrong starting data pattern instead of hexadecimal FF for column parity word.
Alarm receiving software, CENTRAL_V6.EXE for Contact-ID, Pulse4+2 and SIA-FOPRMAT: Windows-based
Contact-ID alarm message reception is showing below:
Pulse 4+2 alarm message reception is showing below:
SIA-FORMAT alarm message reception is showing below:
Note: we provide no liability using LS15E+ and alarm receiving software to all people and companies including alarm panel users, alarm central station, telephone companies, and all distributors.
A typical PC display is shown below: Note that the first line is date/time data that is received from caller-ID, and the date/time on the fifth line is derived by PC. The second and third lines are also from caller-ID. Alarm message number is incremented by each alarm message that is received. The sixth line shows a complete alarm message.
Receiving caller-ID data---- Date/time: 03231047
Caller's telephone number: 5036936982
Caller's name: MICRO SEVEN INC
Alarm message number: 12354
Fri Mar 23 10:47:10 2007
Alarm message: 1234181131010158
Acount number: 1234
Event qualifier: New Event
Event code: 131 Perimeter-Burglar Alarm
User/Zone Number: Zone 015
Partition number: 01
Micro Seven, Inc. ®
Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Home Page: www.microseveninc.com
Email: email@example.com
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Hands up if you've been stuck indoors with a poorly little one?
Us too.. I think we've been homebound for almost three, YES THREE weeks! Fun fact, did you know that when you go from having one baby to two, you welcome twice as many sick bugs flying around..shock horror!
Touch wood everyone will be well for Christmas, and by touch wood I mean I'm seriously considering carrying a stick in my pocket to keep the pesky germs at bay. You're not welcome here!
Anyway, to keep Clark and I somewhat sane in the afternoons whilst Cruise has been sleeping the day away, we've had lots of fun Christmas crafting!
So if you're looking for some inexpensive Christmas craft ideas to keep your toddler entertained, I hope these help!
...Though please don't blame me if they don't!
Letter to Santa
Baker Ross Gingerbread House
Marshmallow Snowmen
Gingerbread decorating
Baker Ross Christmas Cards
On the agenda for this week – Rice Krispie chocolates and lollipop stick Christmas trees!
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"I met the great, great Michael J. Fox at rehearsals yesterday … I really thought, if anyone amongst the equally brilliant individuals nominated alongside me, I thought it would go to him," the actor, who won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his chilling performance on the FX drama Justified, revealed to Celebuzz.
"Look at me. Does this look right? What's wrong with this picture?" he quipped.
"I want to reassure you that I reported the robbery properly."
Still, that didn't stop the actor, who was nominated in the same category last year, from doing a little celebrating.
So, who was the first person he called after he won?
"I actually called my sister, my sister Katie," he said. "She was stratospherically overjoyed."
For more on Davies' win — and the chance to see him mingle with, of all people, James Van Der Beek, watch the video, above.


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Puppies: Essential Info
Introducing a new puppy into your home is a very exciting time, full of surprises and changes. We hope you will entrust the Park Veterinary Practice with the care of your puppy. You can arrange free consultations with a veterinary nurse if you have any queries regarding nutrition, socialisation, as well as all other aspects of general health. Our Puppy Package also offers excellent value, providing all the essentials you need for the first 6 months of your puppy's life.
First, here is a list of the issues you need to consider to keep your new puppy happy and healthy:
- First vaccination : At 8 weeks
- Second vaccination : 2-6 weeks after first vaccination, but no earlier than 10 weeks; ideally wait until 12 weeks.
Your puppy can go outside 7 days after his/her second vaccination.
- Worming : Your should worm your puppy every 2 weeks until he/she is 12 weeks old, then monthly until 6 months old. Thereafter worming should be carried out at least every 3 months for the rest of your dog's life.
- Microchipping : This can be done at any time, but it is usually performed at the second vaccination or when your puppy is neutered. Our microchips contain a temperature sensor that allows us to read the body temperature through the scanner. That means no more thermometers up the bottom!
- Flea treatment : This should be administered just before your puppy starts going outside, or earlier if fleas are found on him/her. Flea infestations can cause anaemia, and fleas can transmit tapeworms to your pet and to people. You have several options for applying flea treatment:
1. Using spot-on – every month on the skin on the back of the neck
2. Using a tablet – every month in food
- Neutering (castration or spay) : We recommend neutering at 6 months. We advise spaying before the first season. If your bitch does have a season, then we can spay her 3 months after this or any other season. Please keep records as to when your bitch has seasons (i.e. the day she starts showing).
- Puppy socialisation and training classes: It is very important that your puppy learns to interact with other dogs and humans at an early age, as well as being obedient. Ask our nurses for help - they run free puppy clinics in the afternoons. You can also take a look at this excellent video.
- Nutrition : We recommend a dry, complete "super clinical" diet. Your puppy should be fed 4 times daily until 12 weeks of age, then gradually weaned to two meals daily. Each dog in the household needs his/her own feeding bowl.
- Handling : The more you handle your puppy the more he/she will be amenable to you and to any possible treatment (e.g. looking into eyes, ears, mouth, regular grooming, etc…).
- Dentistry : Tooth brushing is very effective to keep his/her teeth clean (ask our nurses all about this!)
- Insurance : We strongly recommend pet insurance to all our clients.
- FAQ: Here's a list of some of the other most commonly asked questions about puppies and dogs.
Below is a checklist so you can keep abreast of what your puppy needs and when:
- First vaccination : 8 weeks
- Second vaccination : 10-14 weeks
- Worming :start at8 weeks
- Microchipping : Often done at second vaccination or neutering
- Flea treatment :Before puppy goes outside
- Neutering: 6 months
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MADRID – Spain is coaxing Indian moviemakers to use its colourful fiestas and historic monuments as settings for their films, in a move to grab a bigger share of India's fast-growing overseas tourism market.
As part of its bid to lure visitors from the world's second most populous country, Madrid will host next weekend the annual International Indian Film Academy awards, dubbed the "Bollywood Oscars".
In global tourism, Spain ranks as the third most visited country, but it now wants to diversify its tourism base beyond the traditional northern European sunseekers that account for the bulk of its visitors.
Among the Bollywood stars who will attend the awards ceremony in Spain will be hunky Indian actor Hrithik Roshan, the green-eyed star of the 2011 coming-of-age movie "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", which was produced in close collaboration with the Spanish tourism promotion agency, Turespana.
The film about three friends on a pre-marriage road trip across Spain includes scenes at "La Tomatina" festival in the town of Bunol, where half-naked revellers hurl mushy tomatoes at each other, as well as at Pamplona's San Fermin bull running festival.
With scenes also set in Barcelona, Seville and the beaches of the Costa Brava, the movie was the first major Indian production to shoot extensively in various locations in Spain.
It was also the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2011.


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Matt Schaub is one of the better QBs in the league, especially while he's been with the Texans. He has passed for over 4,000 yards in all three seasons where he's started all 16 games, but he tends to get injured a lot. He's been a key part of the Texans offense and the early stages of their franchise, but he still falls into the exact same category as many other starting QBs in the league. He has one playoff win. How can a player deserve $10.75 million (Schaub's cap hit this year) if he's only won one playoff game in his entire career? Normally a player gets a lot of money after his team and the player has a great season, but in this case, he's only getting the money after having a great individual season. Now the Texans just started making the playoffs and have only been in existence for 10 years, but either way, he only has one playoff win and he's getting the big money. Final verdict: he probably doesn't deserve his contract.
Jay Cutler probably doesn't deserve his contract either. Do you think his cap hit should be $10.37 million? Well, in his four years as a starter for the Bears, he's only won one playoff game (that seems to be a trend, doesn't it?) and hasn't finished a full season since 2009. And not even his stats are showing that he deserves to be this highly paid. He has only passed for over 3,500 yards once in his four years with the team; while I said that stats shouldn't be looked at solely for a QB's monetary worth, Cutler doesn't seem to fit the bill of a $10 million quarterback no matter how you look at it. 19 TD passes in 15 games? That's terrible, and it's not going to get the team wins. The main reason that the team is winning at all is their defense, which is holding Cutler up. Final verdict: he does not deserve his contract.
Does anyone remember the first overall pick in the 2005 draft? His name is Alex Smith, and he's going to be the starting QB for the Chiefs this year. This is a guy that we've been very patiently waiting to break out, but I'm not really sure if that's happened yet. He was never the franchise QB in San Francisco…in fact, he only played in all 16 games two out of eight seasons he spent with the 49ers. He finally made his first playoff game in 2011, but he only won once before losing. The 49ers made the playoffs the next year, but he was beat out midseason by Colin Kaepernick and didn't start for the team in the playoffs. So that means that Smith has…one playoff win. Hmm, just like the rest of them. But the Chiefs traded for him and will be paying him $8.5 million this season, a number that far outweighs his worth. Is he a good QB? Nobody really knows yet because he hasn't produced the stats or the playoff wins. He's gotten it done in the regular season and posted an amazing 19-5-1 record in the past two seasons, but is that really enough to deserve $8.5 million? He'll be entering his ninth year in the league, meaning he's in the second half of his career. The Chiefs seemed to have jumped the gun here and given an ultimately unproven QB a lot of money. Final verdict: he does not deserve his contract.
Part 5 will be released tomorrow.


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Simple success story
- According to Michael and Agnes, the house was designed to connect well with the stunning landscape around them through ceiling-to-floor double glazing. Entering their home is "like being outdoors".
- Silvertop ash decking is one of the home's features, part of the overall plan of simple, non-toxic materials. Structural timbers are spotted gum and Tasmanian oak.
- The 7.1 Star family home uses very little energy thanks to excellent sustainable design and the couple's determination to "need less and use less".
- A simple, natural palette gives the interior of the home a sense of warmth: bundled wheat straw ceiling panels, clay-rich paints, lime-washed joinery and sisal floors.
- Clever design including a raked facade and skillion roof means the home takes full advantage of available sunlight. One small wood heater is used for the entire house on extra-cold nights.
Simplicity and a preference for natural materials were the key drivers for a small, light and sunny Tasmanian home and office. Open for Sustainable House Day 2017.
Few houses take on the mantle of sustainability through simplicity as thoroughly as the home Agnes Nienhaus and Michael Shrapnel built for themselves and their daughter Carla behind the sand dunes at Carlton Beach in south-east Tasmania. "We think the key to sustainability is to use less," says Michael. "The key to using less is to need less, and the key to needing less is to want less and to be happy with less. That's us!"
Designed to connect with the garden and nature around them and to have a natural feel, the house radiates light and warmth. That's thanks to clever passive design: a north-facing raked glass facade, skillion roof and cedar-framed double glazing throughout. People who visit often comment that being in the house is like being outdoors.
Wherever possible, materials chosen for the building were simple, natural and non-toxic. Structural timbers are spotted gum and Tasmanian oak, external cladding is silvertop ash batten and board and cement sheeting, the decking is silvertop ash and ceilings are bundled wheat straw panels.
The 7.1 Star house has two bedrooms as well as a home office from which Michael and Agnes run their practice, Beachouse Architecture. Though not large at 118 square metres, open planning gives the home a generous sense of space, with the only internal door being to the bathroom.
Adjustable external shades, operable timber-framed sashes and natural cross-ventilation paths internally take the heat off in summer, while a low-emission radiant wood heater is used for extra-cold winter nights. Hot water is supplied through an evacuated tube solar water heating system.
A simple palette of natural materials – clay-rich paints on the walls, lime-washed joinery and sisal floors – completes the feeling of serenity inside. A productive garden where the family grows food for their table in raised wicking beds alongside fruit trees, native trees and shrubs complements the dwelling.
The family is planning to build a small studio with an outdoor workspace at the back of their property as a flexible space for music and art, teenage sleepovers and honey extraction (Agnes keeps bees). It will support a solar energy system and batteries.
There's much about the house that makes the family proud, not least the effectiveness of its passive design and attention to energy saving: "We have almost no built-in appliances and very minimal lighting and power. Our energy bills are less than the average single-person household in Tasmania – and we work as well as live here."
This house is open on Sustainable House Day, Sunday 17 September 2017. Read more >
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House (includes home office) 118 m2
Land 1200 m2
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SLS: Perak MB case remains binding precedent for now; more facts needed
KOTA KINABALU: In an analysis based on the available facts leading up to the current situation of Sabah's two chief ministers and a previous case in Perak, the Sabah Law Society (SLS) has stated that unless the Federal Court authority (the Perak authority) can be distinguished on either the facts or law which is a matter for the judiciary in Sabah to determine, the Perak Menteri Besar case remains a binding precedent.
Brenndon Keith Soh, President of SLS in a statement on Tuesday said SLS has been requested by various quarters to provide their opinion on the interpretation of Article 6 (3) and Article 7 (1) of the Sabah State Constitution. Both of these Articles concern the appointment of the Chief Minister of Sabah by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah and the resignation of the Chief Minister of Sabah where he ceases to command the confidence of a majority of the members of the Legislative Assembly.
For completeness, Article 6 (3) states:-
"The Yang di-Pertua Negeri shall appoint as Chief Minister a member of the Legislative Assembly who in his judgment is likely to command the confidence of a majority of the numbers of the Assembly and shall appoint the other members mentioned in Clause (2) in accordance with the advice of the Chief Minister from among the members of the Assembly;…"
and Article 7 (1) states:-
"If the Chief Minister ceases to command the confidence of a majority of the members of the Legislative Assembly, then, unless at his request the Yang di-Pertua Negeri dissolves the Assembly, the Chief Minister shall tender the resignation of the members of the Cabinet."
Existing media commentary on these two Articles have been primarily centered on the Dato' Seri Ir. Hj. Mohammad Nizar bin Jamaluddin vs. Dato' Seri Dr. Zambry bin Abdul Kadir, the Federal Court authority (the Perak authority) which was decided in 2010 involving a determination of which individual commanded the support of the State Legislative Assembly to be the Menteri Besar (MB) of Perak.
It was decided that confidence in the MB may be determined by means other than a vote of no confidence in the Legislative Assembly (in this case by admission of the MB himself and demonstration of support by a majority of the members that they supported a different party) and if the MB refuses to tender the resignation of the Executive Council, they are deemed to have vacated their respective offices.
It was therefore not necessary to wait for a vote of no confidence in the State Legislature.
This Federal Court decision had decided not to follow an earlier decision in Stephen Kalong Ningkan vs. Tun Abang Haji Openg and Tawi Sli which was decided in 1966 in Sarawak on the basis that the factual matrix was different.
Among others, the Legislative Assembly was in session when the Governor dismissed Ningkan and there was doubt as to whether a letter expressing support for the dismissal was properly signed by all the 21 members. This authority essentially decided that based on the facts and interpretation of the Sarawak Constitution, a lack of confidence could only be decided by a vote in the Legislative Assembly.
In order to fortify this decision, it was found that the Chief Minister then was not afforded an opportunity to tender his resignation or request for a dissolution of the State Assembly.
In the event that there is a legal challenge to determine the legitimacy of the respective appointments of the Chief Minister of Sabah, the interpretation of Articles 6 (3) and Article 7 (1) of the State Constitution would be canvassed again before the judiciary in Sabah.
Other than what has been reported, the SLS is unaware of all the material facts leading up to the decision of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah to subsequently appoint Datuk Seri Shafie Mohd Apdal as the Chief Minister of Sabah on May 12, 2018.
SLS is an apolitical professional body and therefore does not lean in favour of any particular political party's side. One of the objectives of the SLS is to assist the Government and the courts in all matters affecting legislation and administration and practice of the law in Sabah. This statutory intent of the SLS is paramount for ensuring that there is always continuity, impartiality and good governance in the administration of the SLS, irrespective of which coalition forms the State Government of Sabah.
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Ingrid Wengert
Pastor Wengert began serving Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Moorestown NJ in December of 2005. She has a B.S. in Business from Arizona State University and an M.Div from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
Her first call was to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Marlton, NJ as Associate Pastor and her second call was in Teaneck, NJ.
She served the NJ Synod as chair of the Burlington-Camden Mission Cluster and Dean for the Delaware Mission District for six years, and now serves the NJ Synod as the chair of the Immigration Task Group, and the Ecumenical/Interfaith Relations Team. She also helps coordinate an interfaith clergy group for South Jersey.
Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys entertaining friends, hiking, gardening, traveling and listening to podcasts (especially on design, science & history). She is married to Timothy J. Wengert, who retired from teaching Reformation History at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. They are doting grandparents to twin girls.
David Harp
David D. Harp has been the Cantor* at Saint Matthew since April 2005. A native of Colorado, he has served congregations in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Oregon. David holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College and the Master of Sacred Music degree from Luther Seminary. He has done additional study at Westminster Choir College and has performed with the National Lutheran Choir, Westminster Symphonic Choir, and the St. Olaf Choir. He has studied with such noted conductors at Anton Armstrong and Joe Flummerfelt, organist John Ferguson, and Paul Westermeyer. David currently conducts the Saint Matthew Vocal Choirs and Bell Choir.
*Cantor is the historic title for the leader of the people's song; e.g., Johann Sebastian Bach was Cantor for St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany
Bill Lawrence
Deacon, Parish Coordinator
Bill Lawrence has been a member of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church since 1978. Prior to being hired as Parish Coordinator in February, 2000, he served on Church Council in many and various positions over the years. He has a B.S. in Business Management from Drexel University and has completed the Certificate Program at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia while pursuing his studies to become an Associate in Ministry (AiM) for the ELCA.
He was called by this congregation, as an AIM in December, 2008 and continues to serve this congregation and the New Jersey SYNOD – as a member of the Discipling Mission Team. He was elected to serve as a voting member to the Church Wide Assembly in August, 2005.
While out of the office he enjoys vegetable gardening, reading and relaxing. Married to Doreen since 1970, they have two grown children and two grandchildren.
Kim Bohley
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
I have been blessed by the way the Lord has opened doors–Lutheran doors–as I began my church career over two decades ago at Bethany Lutheran (Palmyra), St. Paul's (Hainesport) and now at St. Matthew, as the Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. Since raising a daughter with special needs can be challenging, the Lord made sure he provided me with a loving church family to support me on this journey. Coming from a banking family, I was an Executive Secretary at PSFS, where I met my husband, Martin. My passion is listening to Elvis on the way to Cape May.
Dave Rulon
Dave Rulon is a long-time resident of Moorestown and member of St. Matthew, who has served as Sexton (the church title for custodian) since 1997.
Shirley Schmidt
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The Gymnast is a film about hanging on and letting go. The film is directed by Ned Farr who is also Dreya Weber's husband. Here's the synopsis from www.thegymnastfilm.com:
Jane Hawkins was once one of America's top gymnasts, but events and injury prevented her from fulfilling her Olympic destiny. Almost twenty years have passed in obscurity, working hand to mouth as a massage therapist while slowly disappearing in a passionless marriage. In an attempt to give meaning to her life, she has been secretly trying to get pregnant, against her husband David's wishes. Though still in peak condition, her doctor informs her that she may have waited too long to have children. And without David's money, she can't afford the fertility drugs that might make the difference.
A chance meeting with Denise, a former gymnastic teammate, provokes Jane to reexamine her life and past. While visiting a gymnasium, she is recognized by a coach, who recruits Jane for a completely different kind of venture: being part of a Cirque Du Soleil type of aerial act.
Also recruited to be part of the act is an enigmatic dancer named Serena. When events force the coach out of the project, Jane and Serena attempt to put the act together themselves, and in the process, fall in love. After Denise convinces her the affair with Serena is a form of denial, Jane must choose between having a child with her suddenly willing husband, or creating a completely new life for herself.
A few things made me go totally gaga over the movie: The super strong and graceful Dreya Weber (as Jane) and Addie Yungmee (as Serena), the emotional complexity and possibility of falling in love with someone of the same sex, and of course, the mind blowing aerial acts by the Dreya and Addie. There are no stunt doubles, no wires, no digital effects. The awesome acts were all performed by the actors. Tears just rolled off my eyes as I watched the emotionally-charged aerial scene by the two women who discovered that they are in love with each other. This is my first lesbian film (I think) and it's so tastefully done and everything about it is beautiful. Be warned, though; there are some nude scenes in the movie.
3 words: I LOVE IT!
On a separate note, I have uploaded more photos of my Perhentian Island trip on Facebook. It's a public link, so please click on the picture below and visit the island!
3 words: I LOVE IT!
On a separate note, I have uploaded more photos of my Perhentian Island trip on Facebook. It's a public link, so please click on the picture below and visit the island!


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Kazakhstan: Grant pardon to critically ill political prisoner
- Imprisoned Mukhtar Dzhakishev is critically ill and must be pardoned on humanitarian grounds.
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia today sent an open letter to the president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. The two organizations urge President Nazarbayev to grant pardon to political prisoner Mukhtar Dzhakishev on humanitarian grounds. Dzhakishev, serving a 14-year sentence since 2009, is suffering from life-threatening disease, and the groups expressed concern for his life if he remains in prison.
At the end of last year, doctors diagnosed Dzhakishev with a serious vascular disease that may ultimately result in death. He has earlier been diagnosed with enlargened heart and arterial hypertension – a form of high blood pressure. Dzhakishev has not been receiving satisfactory medical treatment in prison and his condition has been progressing rapidly.
If not properly and timely treated, his life will be in danger. In 2001 Dzhakishev's father, suffering from the same condition, passed away following a sudden stroke. The Norwegian Helsinki Committee and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia asked President Nazarbayev to release him on pardon so that he may receive necessary medical attention.
Recently, Dzhakishev's elderly and ill mother pleaded with President Nazarbayev to release her son on pardon. In her plea, Dzhakishev's mother wrote that her last wish in life is to see her son as a free man. With the open letter to President Nazarbayev the Norwegian Helsinki Committee and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia hope to support her plea and encourage the president to grant Dzhakishev pardon on humanitarian grounds.
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Stuff I cannot do without
Posted Aug 01, 2006 in Personal.
This entry is inspired by something my good friend James Henry said in the comments of my previous post. I mentioned that we have masses of air conditioning running (in a battle with 97° heat), and he said:
Wow, I wonder how high your electric bill is :)
I can't talk though, I like my room to be in the mid 60's.
I shall pass over his misuse of the apostrophe to talk about things that I simply cannot do without. I have learned that air conditioning is one of those absolutely must have things. I am sure the list of such things is different for everyone, but here is mine, in no particular order:
- Air conditioning
- Soft toilet paper
- A really comfortable and supportive bed
- Sheets with a thread count of at least 600 (although I have found 1000+ to be a bit too heavy)
- A car
- A computer with internet access
- Television - preferably with some sort of digital video recorder
- Heat, light, running water, etc.
- Music
- A comfy chair/sofa for watching television
- A cellular phone
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Being selected as a BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholar has given me a great boost in my education and confidence as a talented candidate!
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Lime Connect and BMO Capital Markets are pleased to partner in offering The 2016 BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. The scholarships are intended for current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a four-year university program who have any type of disability, and provides USD$10,000 (students in the U.S.) or USD$5,000 (students in Canada) in support of future studies in either the US or Canada.
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